Iranian embassies mock Trump threats over Strait of Hormuz

Iranian embassies worldwide responded with critical and ironic comments on X to sharp warnings from US President Donald Trump regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

Earlier, Trump announced on Truth Social that an unprecedented combination of power plant and bridge events is expected to occur in Iran: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH!” He later specified a new deadline: “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!”

Iranian embassies reacted with satire and criticism. The embassy in South Africa suggested “seriously think about the 25th amendment, Section 4,” referring to the constitutional provision allowing the vice president and a majority of cabinet members to declare the president unable to perform duties, transferring power to the vice president.

Seriously think about the 25th amendment, Section 4. pic.twitter.com/AjSQUb2gG4

— Iran Embassy SA (@IraninSA) April 5, 2026

In Bulgaria, Iranian diplomats wrote: “!Take it easy, tiger. Keep your cool.” 

!Take it easy, tiger
.Keep your cool pic.twitter.com/XWYFdvSzQm

— Embassy of Iran in Bulgaria (@IRANinBULGARIA) April 5, 2026

The embassy in Austria said the US president “has stooped to an unprecedented level of begging, laced with bitter, hollow rudeness and threats,” urging that minors be shielded from “Trump’s rhetoric.”

#POTUS has stooped to an unprecedented level of begging, laced with bitter, hollow rudeness and threats.
The desperation is almost palpable, dripping from every syllable—especially the haphazardly hurled expletives.

⚠️We solemnly remind everyone, once again, that attacking… pic.twitter.com/d8zsfuCO0m

— IRAN Embassy in Austria (@IraninAustria) April 5, 2026

The Iranian embassy in London quoted the proverb: “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt,” calling Trump’s threats a sign of weakness and instability.

تیغ دادن دَر کَفِ زَنگیِ مَست
بِهْ که آیَد عِلم، ناکَس را به دَست
عِلم و مال و مَنصَب و جاه و قِران
فِتنه آمَد دَر کَفِ بَدگوهَران

مولانا مثنوی معنوی

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt

Mark Twain pic.twitter.com/ySkMfqg1qw

— Iran (I.R.of) Embassy in UK (@Iran_in_UK) April 5, 2026

In Zimbabwe, the embassy offered “presidential decorum” tips, including “respectful and measured language in public statements.”

“*Presidential decorum*” refers to the expected standards of behavior, conduct, and communication for a president while in office. It includes:

•Respectful and measured language in public statements
•Dignified behavior that reflects the seriousness of the office
•Adherence to… pic.twitter.com/IVIdGICKTf

— Iran Embassy in Zimbabwe (@IRANinZIMBABWE) April 5, 2026

Meanwhile, the Iranian ambassador to India wrote: “Swearing and throwing insults are how sore loser brats behave. Get a grip on yourself, old man!”

Swearing and throwing insults are how sore loser brats behave.
Get a grip on yourself, old man! 😄 pic.twitter.com/54Rm0iKJC6

— Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) April 5, 2026

By Jeyhun Aghazada